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Nolens Doctrine
The Nolens Doctrine is a principle in politics of the Netherlands that Catholics should only collaborate with the Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP) in the cabinet in cases of "utmost necessity." Background The doctrine refers to the leader of the General League of Roman Catholic Electoral Associations, Willem Hubert Nolens. He articulated this principle in 1922 after the League's board sought to forbid cooperation. Nolens' aim was not to exclude collaboration with the social democrats but rather to leave the door slightly open. Towards the end of the interwar period, the doctrine lost its significance as the rise of fascism and the economic crisis led the SDAP to adopt a more responsible stance, removing several ideological obstacles. This resulted in the formation of the second De Geer cabinet in August 1939, which included both the SDAP and the League's successor, the Roman Catholic State Party (RKSP). After World War II, the phrase "utmost necessity" was often refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of The Netherlands
The Netherlands is a parliamentary representative democracy. A constitutional monarchy, the country is organised as a decentralised unitary state.''Civil service systems in Western Europe'' edited by A. J. G. M. Bekke, Frits M. Meer, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2000, Chapter 7 The Netherlands can be described as a consociational state. Dutch politics and governance are characterised by a common striving for broad consensus on important issues, within both of the political community and society as a whole. Constitution The Dutch Constitution lists the basic civil and social rights of the Dutch citizens and it describes the position and function of the institutions that have executive, legislative and judiciary power. The constitution applies to the Netherlands, one of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands comprises all of the European territory, as well as the Caribbean islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba. The Kingdom a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Social Democratic Workers' Party (Netherlands)
The Social Democratic Workers' Party (, SDAP) was a socialism, socialist political party in the Netherlands existing from 1894 to 1946. Originating from a split in the prior Social Democratic League, the party was a predecessor of the current Social democracy, social democratic Labour Party (Netherlands), Labour Party. History 1893–1904 The SDAP was founded by members of the Social Democratic League (SDB) after a conflict between anarchist and reformism, reformist factions. During the SDB party conference of 1893 in Groningen, a majority voted to stop participating in the elections. They were afraid that the parliamentary work would drift the socialists away from what socialism was really about. A minority of members led by Pieter Jelles Troelstra tried to prevent this, and later left the party in order to found a new party. The foundation of a new party was controversial within the socialist movement, because Troelstra was seen as a bourgeois force who had destroyed the unity of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabinet Of The Netherlands
The cabinet of the Netherlands () is the main executive body of the Netherlands. The current cabinet of the Netherlands is the Schoof cabinet, which has been in power since 2 July 2024. It is headed by Prime Minister Dick Schoof. Composition and role The cabinet consists of the ministers and state secretaries. The cabinet is led by the prime minister. There are between twelve and sixteen Ministers, most of whom are also heads of specific government ministries, although there are often some ministers without portfolio who have areas of responsibility inside one or more ministries. For instance there has for some time been a minister for development cooperation, who works within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Most ministries also have a state secretary who is responsible for part of the relevant portfolio. State secretaries (such as that of Trade and Development Cooperation) are given the right to call themselves "Minister" in other countries and be treated as such for prot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General League Of Roman Catholic Electoral Associations
The General League of Roman Catholic Electoral Associations (), informally called the General League (), was a Catholic political party in the Netherlands. It existed from 1904 to 1926, when it was succeeded by the Roman Catholic State Party. It is one of the ancestors of today's Christian Democratic Appeal. History Before 1904 During the 19th century, Catholics were a disadvantaged minority in the Netherlands. They enjoyed considerable independence in the southern provinces North Brabant and Limburg, where they formed 90% of the population. In the north, however, Catholics were not allowed to organise religious rallies and demonstrations. Until 1848, the hierarchy of the Roman Catholic Church was forbidden in the Netherlands. A mix of Protestantism and nationalism, inspired by the struggle for independence against the Catholic Spanish, was a reason. Until the 1880s, the most important ally of the Catholics were the liberals, who advocated freedom of religion. Catholics support ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
